Fifty Famous Stories Retold (version 2)
James Baldwin
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Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin is a captivating collection that brings together a variety of tales from history, folklore, and mythology. Each story is carefully selected to entertain while imparting valuable lessons and moral truths, making it an enriching experience for young listeners and families alike.
Spanning cultures and eras, these narratives range from ancient legends to more contemporary fables, showcasing the universal themes that resonate across time and geography. Baldwin's storytelling is both engaging and accessible, ensuring that each tale is not only enjoyable but also thought-provoking.
Whether derived from the rich tapestry of English ballads or ancient sources, these stories serve as a delightful introduction to the world of literature for children. Perfect for bedtime listening or family story time, this collection invites listeners to explore the wonders of storytelling and the lessons they can teach.
Chapters
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| Concerning These Stories | 3:10 | Read by Clarica | |
| King Alfred and the Cakes | 3:45 | Read by Kristine Bekere | |
| King Alfred and the Beggar | 3:56 | Read by Kristine Bekere | |
| King Canute on the Seashore | 2:50 | Read by Annoying Twit | |
| The Sons of William the Conqueror | 6:05 | Read by Ernst Pattynama | |
| The White Ship | 6:01 | Read by Ernst Pattynama | |
| King John and the Abbot | 8:15 | Read by Jennifer Stearns | |
| A Story of Robin Hood | 5:34 | Read by Annoying Twit | |
| Bruce and the Spider | 2:58 | Read by dexter | |
| The Black Douglas | 3:54 | Read by dexter | |
| Three Men of Gotham | 2:41 | Read by Jennifer Stearns | |
| Other Wise Men of Gotham | 4:53 | Read by Janna | |
| The Miller of the Dee | 2:55 | Read by Petra | |
| Sir Philip Sidney | 2:08 | Read by Annoying Twit | |
| The Ungrateful Soldier | 2:04 | Read by Janna | |
| Sir Humphrey Gilbert | 1:49 | Read by Janna | |
| Sir Walter Raleigh | 4:24 | Read by Janna | |
| Pocahontas | 1:59 | Read by Janna | |
| George Washington and his Hatchet | 1:49 | Read by Alex Buie | |
| Grace Darling | 3:19 | Read by Janna | |
| The Story of William Tell | 2:57 | Read by Annoying Twit | |
| Arnold Winkelried | 3:03 | Read by Janna | |
| The Bell of Atri | 7:01 | Read by Janna | |
| How Napoleon Crossed the Alps | 1:47 | Read by Joe Pilsbury | |
| The Story of Cincinnatus | 7:09 | Read by MCrovi | |
| The Story of Regulus | 4:55 | Read by MCrovi | |
| Cornelia's Jewels | 4:27 | Read by Rechelle | |
| Androclus and the Lion | 4:57 | Read by MCrovi | |
| Horatius at the Bridge | 6:00 | Read by Rechelle | |
| Julius Cæsar | 2:27 | Read by Janna | |
| The Sword of Damocles | 3:15 | Read by Annoying Twit | |
| Damon and Pythias | 2:56 | Read by Janna | |
| A Laconic Answer | 2:03 | Read by Joe Pilsbury | |
| The Ungrateful Guest | 2:16 | Read by David Lawrence | |
| Alexander and Bucephalus | 2:45 | Read by Janna | |
| Diogenes the Wise Man | 2:31 | Read by Janna | |
| The Brave Three Hundred | 2:42 | Read by Joe Pilsbury | |
| Socrates and his House | 1:10 | Read by Annoying Twit | |
| The King and his Hawk | 4:53 | Read by David Lawrence | |
| Doctor Goldsmith | 2:08 | Read by Annoying Twit | |
| The Kingdoms | 4:54 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) | |
| The Barmecide Feast | 4:52 | Read by Joe Pilsbury | |
| The Endless Tale | 4:32 | Read by Clarica | |
| The Blind Men and the Elephant | 3:11 | Read by Clarica | |
| Maximilian and the Goose Boy | 4:11 | Read by Christine Blachford | |
| The Inchcape Rock | 3:50 | Read by Janna | |
| Whittington and his Cat | 14:01 | Read by Janna | |
| Casabianca | 3:37 | Read by Varra Unreal | |
| Antonio Canova | 6:06 | Read by alexrobinson | |
| Picciola | 7:20 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Mignon | 5:44 | Read by Janna |